Cancer has turned into an epidemic in our canine and feline patients. Currently approximately 7 out of 10 dogs die of cancer in our country. In 2009, I began a study to evaluate pet food as a potential cause of this terrible disease. My theory was that pet food was the culprit. You may ask… Continue Reading
New Allergy Treatment Now Available At Roscoe Village Animal Hospital
Roscoe Village Animal Hospital has been selected as 1 of 100 hospitals across the United States to use a new monoclonal antibody treatment for allergies in dogs. The drug is administered once every 30 days subcutaneously. Thus far, there have been no know adverse reactions to the new medication. If your dog is experiencing allergies,… Continue Reading
Does your dog have allergies ?
Roscoe Village Animal Hospital is now fully stocked with the new allergy medication Apoquel. Apoquel medication is used to provide relief to itchy dogs. This includes dogs with atopy (environmental allergy), flea allergy, food allergy, and contact allergy. It is fast-acting and effectively relieves itch within 24 hours. As a first-of-its-kind drug, Apoquel is not… Continue Reading
Canine Influenza Vaccination
Dog Flu Vaccine Available Roscoe Village Animal Hospital now carries the H3N2 vaccine for the new strain of canine influenza virus that is still affecting dogs in and around the Chicagoland area. The H3N2 virus was the main cause of the influenza epidemic seen this past spring. Due to the severity of the disease associated… Continue Reading
Prescription Medication Returns
Prescriptions and Dispensed Medications Please note: Dispensed medications may not be returned to Roscoe Village Animal Hospital per FDA regulation CPG Sec.460.300 *Please note we request a 24-‐hour notice for prescription refills. U.S. Food and Drug Administration -‐Protecting and Promoting Your Health CPG Sec. 460.300 Return of Unused Prescription Drugs to Pharmacy Stock POLICY:… Continue Reading
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Peanut Butter Beware
Every dog lover has had to give medications to their dog. Sometimes the meds are flavored and appealing and sometimes they aren’t. Many dog owner and vets alike have hidden pills in peanut butter. Peanut butter is excellent camouflage to hide bitterness and is very popular among dogs. Recently, certain food manufacturers have started to… Continue Reading
Dog Influenza Update
The dog influenza outbreak of 2015 was a serious and widespread disease that inflicted illness to many dogs in Chicago. Roscoe Village Animal Hospital was treating up to 20 cases per day at the peak of the outbreak. Our doctors, veterinary technicians and nurses worked diligently and aggressively to provide the best care to our patients… Continue Reading
Blue Buffalo Pet Food Using By-Products
Blue Buffalo admits its pet food contained byproducts Nestlé Purina has legally locked horns with competitor over alleged false claims and false advertising. source-image May 11, 2015 By Julie Scheidegger DVM360 MAGAZINE Blue Buffalo has admitted in federal court that a “substantial” and “material” portion of its pet food contained poultry byproduct meal, according to… Continue Reading
Canine Influenza Update
Roscoe Village Animal Hospital is aware of the recent report from Cornell University on the new strain of canine influenza virus(CIV) H3N2. *The H3N2 virus had not been previously detected in North America. The outbreak in Chicago suggests a recent introduction of the H3N2 virus from Asia. *Both Influenza strains (H3N8 & H3N2) can cause… Continue Reading